Follow Health Club Management on Twitter Like Health Club Management on Facebook Join the discussion with Health Club Management on LinkedIn
FITNESS, HEALTH, WELLNESS

divisional director news

Attractions.io has created a bespoke night-time app for UK theme park Alton Towers, which the
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed it is taking steps to secure a permanent future for the
Visuals have been released for the new Jumanji-themed land at Chessington World of Adventures in
Merlin has confirmed that Legoland Korea Resort in the city of Chuncheon, the country’s first
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the Belgian capital
In breaking news, HCM understands that David Lloyd Leisure's Glenn Earlam will move from his
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Merlin Entertainments has revealed the first images of the new multi-million-pound Lego Mythica: World of
Legoland New York is finally set to open in 2021, after having to delay its
Merlin Entertainments has announced that its upcoming Legoland resort in New York, US, will now
Legoland New York is set to open its doors on 4 July 2020 and will
A new Legoland Discovery Centre and Dungeons attractions are being planned for Australia and New
VR attraction developer Frontgrid has announced a new partnership with Merlin Entertainments that will see
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
WestWon has announced a new partnership with WaterRower UK, that will see the fitness equipment
Dominic Jones, the man in charge of Britain's Thorpe Park, wants to up the ante
After bringing global IP The Walking Dead to its popular Fright Night events last October,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed its vision for an 80-bedroom hotel at Warwick Castle as part
Earlier this year Thorpe Park promised to “up the ante” in the lead up to
Derren Brown’s Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon at Thorpe Park, Surrey, UK, has recently
Thorpe Park has teased further details about its Fright Night events for 2017, with a
Heide Park Resort, in Germany, has invested £6.1m (US$7.8m, €7.2m) in a new attraction based
Thorpe Park is gearing up to make a “game-changing” investment to boost its iconic Fright
Thorpe Park has released new test footage for its reimagined version of Derren Brown’s Ghost
Derren Brown’s new ride at Thorpe Park is about to take on a darker persona,
Thorpe Park has named Dominic Jones as its new divisional director, with Merlin’s former head
A Waterparks Masterclass was held in Barcelona this week, with a selection of industry speakers
Famed for its vibrant street life, hippy culture, cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge,
Merlin Entertainments has announced that it will take over the management of Sentosa’s well-known Images
Visitors at Thorpe Park were treated to a unique experience recently, when it started snowing
Image: Merlin acquired the attraction in March Merlin Entertainments, one of the world's leading visitor
The extraordinary weather that has hit the Staffordshire Moorlands today has forced the closure of
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed that it will open a permanent Madame Tussauds at Decks Tokyo
The new 194-bedroom Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester - Five Lakes, which is the first UK
Robe moving lights and Anolis LED fixtures were specified to illuminate Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge
Merlin Entertainments Group has completed the acquisition of Sydney Attractions Group and Kelly Tarlton's Underwater
LEGOLAND Windsor is to unveil a new £8m attraction this summer, called Atlantis Submarine Voyage.
Thorpe Park in Surrey has applied to Runnymede Borough Council for full planning permission to
Visitor attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has appointed three new directors to oversee the expansion of
Adrian Jones has been appointed as general manager for the planned new Legoland Florida theme
Sue Kemp has been appointed divisional director for Merlin Entertainments' Berkshire theme park, Legoland Windsor.
Newham Council has revealed that Woolwich Foot Tunnel - a Grade II-listed structure linking east
12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
Interview
With corporately-owned clubs, franchise networks, investments and proprietary tech, Viva Leisure’s ecosystem is redefining how gyms scale and generate revenue. Its CEO speaks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
Insight
Vicci Wells shares insights from the recent Class of 2035 report into physical activity in Generation Alpha
HCM magazine
Insight
Record market penetration in the UK fitness sector masks a deeper shift around consumer engagement, according to a report from Grant Thornton and UK Active, as Liz Terry reports
HCM magazine
Specifier
Designing multi-functional spaces can lead to fewer bottlenecks at peak times. Julie Cramer investigates the latest kit and inspiring installations
HCM magazine
Research
Consolidation, specialisation and shifting consumer behaviours are reshaping the sector, say Deloitte and EuropeActive
HCM magazine
Specifier
Julie Cramer highlights recent health club flooring upgrades, as top suppliers give their advice
HCM magazine
Show preview
Welcome to Elevate 2026
HCM magazine
Research
Researchers have long known that the brain changes as a result of exercise. Now researchers believe this process is actually driven by the brain
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates

divisional director news

Attractions.io has created a bespoke night-time app for UK theme park Alton Towers, which the
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed it is taking steps to secure a permanent future for the
Visuals have been released for the new Jumanji-themed land at Chessington World of Adventures in
Merlin has confirmed that Legoland Korea Resort in the city of Chuncheon, the country’s first
Merlin Entertainments has revealed plans to open a Legoland Discovery Centre in the Belgian capital
In breaking news, HCM understands that David Lloyd Leisure's Glenn Earlam will move from his
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal
Merlin Entertainments has revealed the first images of the new multi-million-pound Lego Mythica: World of
Legoland New York is finally set to open in 2021, after having to delay its
Merlin Entertainments has announced that its upcoming Legoland resort in New York, US, will now
Legoland New York is set to open its doors on 4 July 2020 and will
A new Legoland Discovery Centre and Dungeons attractions are being planned for Australia and New
VR attraction developer Frontgrid has announced a new partnership with Merlin Entertainments that will see
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple
WestWon has announced a new partnership with WaterRower UK, that will see the fitness equipment
Dominic Jones, the man in charge of Britain's Thorpe Park, wants to up the ante
After bringing global IP The Walking Dead to its popular Fright Night events last October,
Merlin Entertainments has revealed its vision for an 80-bedroom hotel at Warwick Castle as part
Earlier this year Thorpe Park promised to “up the ante” in the lead up to
Derren Brown’s Ghost Train: Rise of the Demon at Thorpe Park, Surrey, UK, has recently
Thorpe Park has teased further details about its Fright Night events for 2017, with a
Heide Park Resort, in Germany, has invested £6.1m (US$7.8m, €7.2m) in a new attraction based
Thorpe Park is gearing up to make a “game-changing” investment to boost its iconic Fright
Thorpe Park has released new test footage for its reimagined version of Derren Brown’s Ghost
Derren Brown’s new ride at Thorpe Park is about to take on a darker persona,
Thorpe Park has named Dominic Jones as its new divisional director, with Merlin’s former head
A Waterparks Masterclass was held in Barcelona this week, with a selection of industry speakers
Famed for its vibrant street life, hippy culture, cable cars and the Golden Gate Bridge,
Merlin Entertainments has announced that it will take over the management of Sentosa’s well-known Images
Visitors at Thorpe Park were treated to a unique experience recently, when it started snowing
Image: Merlin acquired the attraction in March Merlin Entertainments, one of the world's leading visitor
The extraordinary weather that has hit the Staffordshire Moorlands today has forced the closure of
Merlin Entertainments has confirmed that it will open a permanent Madame Tussauds at Decks Tokyo
The new 194-bedroom Crowne Plaza Resort Colchester - Five Lakes, which is the first UK
Robe moving lights and Anolis LED fixtures were specified to illuminate Bath Abbey, Pulteney Bridge
Merlin Entertainments Group has completed the acquisition of Sydney Attractions Group and Kelly Tarlton's Underwater
LEGOLAND Windsor is to unveil a new £8m attraction this summer, called Atlantis Submarine Voyage.
Thorpe Park in Surrey has applied to Runnymede Borough Council for full planning permission to
Visitor attractions operator Merlin Entertainments has appointed three new directors to oversee the expansion of
Adrian Jones has been appointed as general manager for the planned new Legoland Florida theme
Sue Kemp has been appointed divisional director for Merlin Entertainments' Berkshire theme park, Legoland Windsor.
Newham Council has revealed that Woolwich Foot Tunnel - a Grade II-listed structure linking east
1 - 40 of 12,300
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Greg Bradley looks at the shift towards strength training in gyms and advises on how operators can create the ultimate training environment
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
SnowDome Fitness has added 50 per cent more space with cutting-edge Technogym solutions
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Find out how your gym can tap into the corporate wellness boom
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Third Space partnered with IndigoFitness to deliver a bespoke training space for its new club at The Whiteley
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
David Lloyd is stepping up its commitment to women’s health as it continues to explore what fit-for-purpose looks like for the female population
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
Starpool supports Olympic champion Marcell Jacobs, says Riccardo Turri
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
EGYM has opened a new HQ in Paternoster Square, London and revealed a range of new launches
HCM promotional features
Promotion
BLK BOX has been reimagining elite performance spaces for more than a decade. Founder and former athlete, Greg Bradley, tells us what it takes
HCM promotional features
Sponsored
The industry is embracing consumer-facing tech. Now it’s time to streamline back-of-house systems with Orbit4, says Daniel Jones
HCM promotional features
HCM magazine
HCM People

Stephen Price

Founder, SP&Co Group
Working in public health over the last few years has lit up parts of my brain again
HCM magazine
Small improvements to sleep, diet and physical activity have major benefits for the heart, according to new research from the University of Sydney
HCM magazine
If the health service is to survive, we must recognise that it is a disease service – and that wellbeing rests with us, says the activity advocate and healthy ageing champion. He talks to Kate Cracknell
HCM magazine
As the entrepreneur who started Wexer, Fresh Fitness, Fitness DK and Repeat, as well as being a former elite athlete, Rasmus Ingerslev’s life looked perfect from the outside, but onthe inside it was a different story. He talks to Kath Hudson about healing old wounds
HCM magazine
Collaborations with the medical profession and greater aspirations around wellbeing are creating a need for more experts in our sector. It’s time to reboot our thinking around the workforce
HCM magazine
I experienced a blissful feeling of joy I hadn’t felt since I was a kid
HCM magazine
Strength training is evolving, driven by changing consumer preferences. Julie Cramer talks to innovators about how their products are meeting this demand
HCM magazine
For every member with a tripod and a big following, there are others irritated at the way equipment is being hogged or wary they’ll be in the background on someone’s Insta feed. Do influencers offer valuable, free marketing or are they just a nuisance? Kath Hudson finds out how operators are responding
HCM magazine
Raphael Cuomo explores the powerful link between addiction, health and behaviour change
HCM magazine
The Les Mills partnership with Hyrox is something I'm personally really excited about
HCM magazine
HCM People

Deena Gillan

Chair of UK Active’s Independent Council and GM at 3-1-5
There are so many dedicated people in the independent sector – they work hard because they’re passionate about changing lives
HCM magazine
Opinion
promotion
Strength training has moved from the margins to the mainstream.
Opinion: Building smarter strength spaces for today’s operators
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: Cornerstone Connect helps Active Blackpool tackle health inequalities
Active Blackpool is deploying Cornerstone Connect, a new digital interface allowing disparate information from multiple systems to be aggregated into one dataset, to support its focus on reducing health inequalities and improving healthy life expectancy.
Featured supplier news
Featured supplier news: CoverMe extends matching service to personal training, rewriting how members and personal trainers connect
CoverMe, the global leader in fitness workforce management, today launches CoverMe PT, an on-demand personal training platform that connects the right personal trainer to the right client in under 10 seconds.
Company profiles
Company profile: Wattbike
Wattbike’s mission is to make Wattbike the ultimate training partner for improving health and performance. ...
Company profiles
Company profile: Leisure Energy Ltd
Leisure Energy is an award-winning renewable technology company, energy consultancy, and principal contractor. We specialise ...
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - From nightclub to health club
Supplier Showcases
Supplier Showcase - Future-proofing
Catalogue Gallery
Click on a catalogue to view it online
Featured press releases
Panatta press release: On Air Fitness chooses Panatta and its Made in Italy fitness equipment
French fitness chain On Air Fitness, with 113 clubs across France and internationally (Spain, Morocco and Portugal) and more than 430,000 members, has chosen to introduce Panatta equipment — a 12-machine circuit from the premium Free Weight Special line —
Featured press releases
ukactive press release: UK Active announces plans for National Fitness Day 2026
UK Active has announced the details of National Fitness Day 2026, with the flagship campaign set to take place on Wednesday 16 September 2026.
Directory
Hot tubs
MSpa International Ltd: Hot tubs
Lockers
Crown Sports Lockers: Lockers
Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Aquaform s.r.l.: Water experiences and hydrotherapy solutions
Spa and beauty equipment
Oakworks Inc: Spa and beauty equipment
Industrial washing machines
Miele Company Limited: Industrial washing machines
Fitness tracking platform
SpiviTech: Fitness tracking platform
Property & Tenders
Stratford, East London.
Lee Valley Regional Park Authority
Property & Tenders
Y Felinheli, LL56 4QN
Newmark
Property & Tenders
Diary dates
21-24 Sep 2026
The Langham Huntington Pasadena , Pasadena, United States
Diary dates
06-08 Oct 2026
Messe Stuttgart, Stuttgart, Germany
Diary dates
22-22 Oct 2026
QEII Conference Centre, London,
Diary dates
26-29 Oct 2027
Koelnmesse Exhibition Centre, Cologne, Germany
Diary dates
Search news, features & products:
Find a supplier:
Partner sites